Hurricanes vs Blackhawks Prediction 11/7/26 NHL Picks Today

Hurricanes vs Blackhawks Prediction

I’d love to give the Blackhawks a look at this price, as this line is simply insane. However, it’s for good reason. The Blackhawks have yet to win a game on the road this season and are possibly the worst team at both ends of the ice. The Blackhawks are 31st in goals per game, shots per game, goals against, and shots against. The Blackhawks do nothing well.

It’s the complete opposite for the Hurricanes, who are on a tear offensively right now and are beating teams into a pulp. This is a mismatch of all mismatches, and the Hurricanes have already won nine of the last 10 games against the Blackhawks. This is a game where you should consider an alternate line. Give me the Hurricanes and -1.5 or -2.5 to shave down this ridiculous price.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Lightning and Panthers, and they play the Sabres next. The Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 9 games. The Blackhawks are 0-7-1 on the road and 4-5-0 at home this season.

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.2 goals per game and are scoring 9.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Roman Kantserov leads the Blackhawks with 8 goals, 2 assists, and 29 shots. Frank Nazar has 5 goals, 2 assists, and 26 shots. Connor Bedard has 4 goals, 8 assists and 36 shots. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.9 goals per game and are killing 78.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 43 goals on 397 shots faced. Arvid Soderblom has allowed 18 goals on 117 shots.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Predators, beat the Islanders, and they play the Kraken next. The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 13 games. The Hurricanes are 8-2-1 on the road and 5-1-1 at home this season.

The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.8 goals per game and scoring on 22.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Logan Stankoven leads the Hurricanes with 11 goals, 6 assists, and 55 shots. Sebastian Aho has 9 goals, 14 assists, and 53 shots. Mark Jankowski has 8 goals, 1 assist, and 25 shots. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.3 goals per game and are killing 85 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Brandon Bussi has given up 20 goals on 148 shots faced, and Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 15 goals on 185 shots.

Hurricanes vs Blackhawks Injury Report

Patrick Kane is out for the Blackhawks with an upper body injury. Bowen Byram is also out with an upper body injury.

Jordan Staal is out for the Hurricanes with a torn calf muscle. Alexander Nikishin remains day-to-day with a contract issue.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 16 games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine road games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the first period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The road team has won five of the last six games between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes.
• The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have lost the third period in each of their last three night games against Central Division opponents at Lenovo Center when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Mark Jankowski has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Logan Stankoven has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Mark Jankowski is one of only two players in the league to have scored a goal in six consecutive appearances this season.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Roman Kantserov has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a road underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Anton Frondell has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 64.3% against the Hurricanes this season- the most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.83).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.33).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (9.80%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.18).